Tue, Feb 14, 2012
Med-Trans Corporation Of Dallas Takes The Milestone
Aircraft
American Eurocopter said Monday at Heli-Expo that it has
delivered its 250th EC135. The milestone helicopter was recently
delivered to Med-Trans Corporation of Dallas. “It has been a
year of milestones for American Eurocopter,” said Marc
Paganini, President and CEO of American Eurocopter. “This
250th delivery of an EC135 showcases the popularity of the platform
in the United States and how much our market has grown in the last
several years.”
The EC135 made its U.S. debut in 1995 at Heli-Expo in Las Vegas,
with the first delivery in 1996. The United States is the second
largest market for the EC135, and the aircraft has accumulated some
impressive delivery numbers. It has become one of the most popular
light twin-engine helicopters in the United States and has
accounted for the majority of all light twins delivered into the
U.S. civil helicopter market over the last 10 years. Eurocopter
claims that, since 2006, the aircraft has accounted for 92 percent
of U.S. air medical light twin helicopter deliveries.
Med-Trans originally purchased eight EC 135s in 2007, citing a
thorough evaluation process of several models from several
manufacturers before making its final decision. “As our
company continues to experience steady growth, we recognized
several years ago that the EC135 would meet and exceed many of our
partners’ aircraft needs based on their geographic locations,
as well as overall mission needs,” said Fred Buttrell,
President and CEO of Med-Trans. “Providing aircraft options
at good economics is critical for continued partner satisfaction,
as well as meeting the needs for patient care.”
This milestone helicopter brings the number of EC135s in
Med-Trans’ fleet to 16. The aircraft will be placed into
service with the Carilion Clinic Life-Guard air medical program
located in Virginia. (Photo provided by Eurocopter. Pictured; (L-R)
Fred Buttrell, President and CEO of Med-Trans, Treg Manning,
American Eurocopter Vice President Commercial Sales)
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